New Leaf Social Work

10/03/2026

Because you all froth a "what do you do" situation. If you can't describe and justify what you would do, maybe it's time to brush up on theory + knowledge in my upcoming workshop ☺️

09/03/2026

How much time do you spend reflecting on how you show up and influence your practice/work?

I actually got asked if I could do a workshop on boundaries and I really didn't think I could do it justice without talking about use of self at the same time. Because they influence one another, right?

Because if we're not intentional and mindful on how we are using our self in practice, we may then fall into over-relating, over-extending, over-sharing. Which then leads into boundary issues.

I'm so keen for this workshop as the self appointed boundaries queen. Let's go!

Link in bio or via https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/use-of-self-in-practice-boundaries-professionalism-in-care-work-tickets-1982739499216?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

09/03/2026

How much thought do you put into what you wear? I feel like there's such a fine balance between expressing yourself, what you feel comfortable in sensory wise, and then reflecting on what message it could possibly send even unintentionally. Well discuss this more in my workshop.

08/03/2026

This is how my brain works *off* social media HAHAH! I had all the time to just think about this topic this weekend and I'd love your protein-fuelled thoughts!

Obviously I'm not a dietician or medical professional. But I am someone who should be the most affected by protein according to Big Protein and I'm surviving 😅

Actually, back in the day before Big Protein was a thing and it was only kind of sold in medical settings, they tried to get me to buy into it. THE TASTE AND TEXTURE?!?!! Not now, not EVER. But I got to make that decision without being influenced by social media and food marketing spending bulk $ convincing us a creme brulee protein muesli bar will fix everything. And objectively? Maybe I'm just salty because vegan protein still hasn't progressed and maybe I would enjoy a creme brulee protein muesli bar.

08/03/2026

It's International Women's Day and the UN theme is "Rights. Justice. Action" which is always fitting when you are experiencing the world as a woman or AFAB person.

I'm reflecting on my story today because I grew up in a family of the toughest women ever. My grandma had a sticker on her cleaning trolley that said "women can do anything". I'm pretty sure it was a UN sticker tbh. Lil autistic me was like "yep true" in that facts are facts way. She also had the mantra of "if you want a job done, ask a busy woman." This queen has shaped my entire life. Thank GOD. What a woman to look up and learn from!

I then studied law and realised the truly dire nature of women's rights and equality in then 21st century. I volunteered in domestic violence organisations throughout. I remember one day I got home from supporting women victim-survivors in court, anti-tattoo and all, and just thought I need a tattoo RIGHT NOW representing the power and strength of women.

Because it was the realisation that day that it's always other women and AFAB people that pick up the pieces and offer the support we need from the world. Need help moving across the country? Girl I've got you and my flights are booked. Need a nap because your baby wakes up every hour? I've read 20 million reddit threads and I'm gonna rock him better than he's ever been rocked in his life so you can sleep for 20 mins in peace. Need some side income on top of your single parenting payment? I'll find it for you.

I'm endless grateful for all the women that keep ME going. I was thinking about it yesterday, as I always am, because I'm SO grateful. I probably have 10+ women + AFAB folk who keep me going in a business sense. Isn't that so wild but also so iconic and true to womanhood? The girls get it. So if you see me as the face of whatever-this-is, you should also know ALWAYS there's 10 girlypops telling me I'm smart and to "trust your gut" and "know your worth" and EVERYTHING perfectly angelic to keep me going and thriving and succeeding. I owe it ALL to them. But also isn't it so cool and great that women and AFAB folk lift each other up so much but never in a "you owe me" way. It's just like I've got you 🥰

06/03/2026

Frenetic week fever dream photo dump 🤠

Has anyone else been feeling it? One moment it's the most emotionally intense tsunami + crisis situation and then the next it's the most chaotic meme crying-from-laughter moment.

And then tip in a heck load of monumental growth and learning. Ya girl can't keep up 😅

Some moments included:
- Being gifted the most beautiful cross stitch of my baby girl and I for the office 😭
- The police randomly rocking up to my office while I'm in an NDIS meeting discreetly trying to eat my hot chips for my rock bottom blood sugar levels due to the hecticness of the days that are social work
- Tofu has beef with Markeplier. No notes.
- The memes I've sent while deliriously tired and thinking everything is so funny
- A 6+ hour commute to see Sam Kerr and a very assertive ref hurrying up a cheeky big bit of time wasting including tying BOTH shoe laces on field after coming on to second half late and stalling the match (relevant to the ADHD experience really)
- 9am bingo after a 2am bedtime due to Matilda's fever
- *willing hands*
- blaming everything on the moon + mercury in retrograde (me)
- some pretty epic reparenting stuff 🥹😭☺️
- some pretty epic self-advocacy and knowing your worth!
- a massage, GYG, and a self-promised bed weekend to recalibrate because.... The moon 😅

06/03/2026

Sucks to suck Lyle 🤠

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04/03/2026

These are my shower thoughts + my creativity once I turned my social media app blocker on and had spare time 😂

This all started because today someone in a meeting said "b for bear" and I thought wow, I could outdo that. So here's a lil look into the crevices of my "b for brain."

04/03/2026

Do you know anything about Bingo because I certainly don't 😅 Let's learn together on Friday! I love that it's the perfect time for coffee too so I hope they have some coffee and hot chips to go with the sesh.

All the info that Teleah has gathered from calling (scary) is in the event description. She said even the person she spoke to on the phone was super dooper nice.

Link in bio or via https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/choose-your-own-adventure-fridays-bingo-edition-tickets-1982161745138?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

This is an event that I'd really appreciate people book in for so I know who to look out for, who to text to check if they got lost etc. We all want to stay together and feel like we're faking it until we make it together, right?

03/03/2026

This isn't a client. Just a random community member I've known for years. Kind of iconic actually because they always find me in cafes and we have a catch up when we run into each other and now I've found them working in one!!!

03/03/2026

I feel like I'm going God's work for all therapists, support workers, and parents and carers alike with this one 😅

I hope this lil cheat sheet gives you enough information to keep up a convo with your person who loves this guy. Cos apparently he's quite loveable and not trash at all!?!

I'd never heard of him before Iron Lung came out but now every second session is featuring old m8. What about you?

Did I miss any information for people who've watched every one of his videos... multiple times?